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CEOs & Business Owners
Business leaders who need reliable recruitment support without the overhead of a large corporate agency.
Family-run UK recruitment agency
Specialist Recruitment for Automotive, Engineering and Technical Businesses
JLD Recruit LTD helps businesses find skilled, reliable candidates through a personal, proactive and straightforward recruitment service — with permanent recruitment at the core, plus temporary and contract solutions when you need flexibility.
Direct access to James · No corporate layers · Results-focused
Who We Help
Recruitment support for business leaders and hiring managers
We work with decision-makers who need reliable recruitment support without the complexity of a large corporate agency.
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Managing Directors
Senior leaders looking for a trusted partner to fill critical technical and engineering roles quickly.
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Workshop & Operations Managers
Managers who need skilled technicians and engineers to keep operations running smoothly.
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Hiring Managers
HR and hiring managers who want a responsive recruiter who understands technical roles and sector requirements.
Recruitment Solutions
Recruitment Solutions
Flexible recruitment services for automotive, engineering and technical businesses — with permanent recruitment at the core. Temporary and contract staffing also available in construction and healthcare.
Permanent Recruitment
Helping businesses secure skilled, long-term employees through targeted sourcing, headhunting and candidate screening.
Learn moreTemporary Recruitment
Providing flexible staffing solutions across automotive, engineering, technical, construction and healthcare — covering sickness, holidays, seasonal demand, project work and short-term business needs.
Learn moreContract Recruitment
Connecting businesses with experienced contractors and specialists across automotive, engineering, technical, construction and healthcare for fixed-term projects and assignments.
Learn moreHeadhunting & Talent Search
Proactive candidate attraction through direct outreach, networking, LinkedIn sourcing and targeted recruitment campaigns.
Learn moreRecruitment Solutions
Flexible Recruitment Solutions for Growing Businesses
Whether you need a permanent employee, temporary cover or a specialist contractor, JLD Recruit LTD provides flexible recruitment solutions tailored to your business needs.
We work closely with employers to understand their requirements and identify skilled candidates who can add value from day one. From urgent temporary cover in construction and healthcare to long-term strategic hires in automotive and engineering, we deliver a straightforward and responsive recruitment service.
Key Sectors
Sectors we recruit for
As a specialist automotive and engineering recruitment agency, we cover the technical roles that matter most to your business.
Automotive
Vehicle technicians, mechanics, MOT testers, diagnostic technicians and workshop staff for garages, dealerships and fleet operators.
Discuss this sectorHGV & Commercial Vehicle
Skilled HGV and commercial vehicle technicians for workshops, fleet maintenance teams and transport operators across the UK.
Discuss this sectorFire & Security
Fire and security engineer recruitment for installation, maintenance and service roles across commercial and residential sectors.
Discuss this sectorLift Engineering
Lift engineers for service, repair, installation and maintenance roles with lift companies and building services providers.
Discuss this sectorRefrigeration, Air Conditioning & HVAC
Refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC engineer recruitment for commercial, industrial and domestic environments.
Discuss this sectorField Service & Maintenance
Field service and maintenance engineers for mobile, site-based and multi-site engineering roles across the UK.
Discuss this sectorRenewable Energy & Solar
Solar and renewable energy engineer recruitment for installation, commissioning and maintenance of green energy systems.
Discuss this sectorGeneral Engineering
Mechanical, electrical and technical engineering roles for manufacturing, production and specialist engineering businesses.
Discuss this sectorConstruction
Temporary and contract staffing for construction businesses — skilled trades, site staff and project-based cover when you need flexibility.
Discuss this sectorHealthcare
Temporary and contract recruitment for healthcare providers — qualified staff and support workers to cover demand, absences and specialist assignments.
Discuss this sectorWhy Choose JLD Recruit LTD
Personal recruitment that delivers results
We are not a large corporate agency. You deal directly with James — honest, responsive and focused on finding the right candidate.
Direct access to James
No account managers or corporate layers. You deal directly with James throughout the entire recruitment process.
Proactive sourcing
We do not wait for applications. We actively headhunt, source and approach candidates who match your requirements.
Sector expertise
Deep understanding of automotive, engineering and technical roles means better screening and stronger shortlists.
Honest communication
Clear updates at every stage. If a role is challenging, we tell you upfront and adjust our approach accordingly.
Flexible and responsive
A family-run business that moves quickly. We respond promptly and adapt to your hiring timeline and priorities.
Fair, transparent fees
Straightforward pricing without inflated corporate agency costs. You know what you are paying for and why.
How It Works
How the recruitment process works
A straightforward process designed to save you time and deliver quality candidates.
Tell us what you need
A quick call or email to understand your vacancy, ideal candidate profile, salary expectations and timeline.
We source and shortlist
Proactive candidate sourcing, headhunting, job board advertising and screening to build a quality shortlist.
Interviews and feedback
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback and keep both parties informed throughout the process.
Offer and placement
Support through offer negotiation and start date confirmation, with follow-up to ensure a smooth placement.
Employer Services
Permanent recruitment and flexible staffing support
Permanent recruitment is our core service. We also provide temporary and contract recruitment solutions for businesses that need additional flexibility.
- Permanent recruitment
- Temporary recruitment
- Contract recruitment
- Headhunting & talent search
- Candidate sourcing
- Shortlisting
- Targeted outreach
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Job board advertising
- CV Library searches
- Interview coordination
- Recruitment support for hard-to-fill roles
Candidate Support
Looking for your next role?
JLD Recruit LTD helps skilled candidates find suitable permanent roles in automotive, engineering and technical sectors. Our service is free for candidates — you speak directly with James throughout the process.
Get in Touch
Need help filling a role? Speak directly with James today.
Whether you have a vacancy to fill or need recruitment support for a hard-to-find engineering role, get in touch and we will respond promptly.
Send us a message
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about our recruitment service.
JLD Recruit LTD recruits across automotive, engineering and technical sectors including vehicle technicians, mechanics, MOT testers, HGV technicians, fire and security engineers, lift engineers, refrigeration and HVAC engineers, field service engineers, maintenance engineers, solar and renewable energy engineers, and general engineering roles. We also provide temporary and contract staffing in construction and healthcare.
Need help filling a role?
Speak directly with James today. No corporate layers, no inflated fees — just honest, proactive recruitment support.